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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.23, 4,492.53 and 1,903.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.23, 4,492.53 and 1,903.95 is: 2,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.23 : 4,492.53 = 1,903.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.23/4,492.53 = 1,903.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.23x = 4,492.53 × 1,903.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.23x = 8,553,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,552.49/3,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.02

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